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RIEUSSEC 1er cru Sauternes Bordeaux blanc 2006
  • RIEUSSEC 1er cru Sauternes Bordeaux blanc 2006
  • RIEUSSEC 1er cru Sauternes Bordeaux blanc 2006
RIEUSSEC 1er cru Sauternes Bordeaux blanc 2006

Bordeaux white Sauternes

€35,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

Rieussec 2006 asserts itself with beautiful maturity, where candied yellow fruits meet fresh hazelnut and a hint of infusion. This Sauternes Premier Cru displays a subtle mineral relief, a structure in place that promises beautiful evolution. The sensation is one of acquired harmony, a delicate balance between richness and finesse.

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Producer:Chateau Rieussec
Appellation: Sauternes
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon
Alcohol: N/A
Color: White
Condition: Perfect

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Wine Advocate Tasting Note

The 2006 Rieussec is a blend of 94% Semillon, 3% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle picked between 5 September and 10 October. The bouquet is a little smudged at first with marmalade and quince aromas, bit it soon clarifies in the glass to deliver the first signs of secondary aromas of beeswax and lanolin. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening, a little more angular than the 2007 with barley sugar, quince and a touch of spice, though just like the 2007, I feel it does not quite deliver the persistence on the finish that you might expect. Nevertheless, this remains a fine Rieussec to enjoy over the next 20-odd years. Tasted April 2016.

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